**Course Title:** Security Best Practices in Software Development **Section Title:** Introduction to Security **Topic:** Research and present on a recent security breach case study. (Lab topic) **Objective:** As a software developer, it's essential to stay informed about recent security breaches and understand how they occurred. This lab topic aims to help you research and present on a recent security breach case study, analyzing the breach's causes, consequences, and lessons learned. **Instructions:** 1. Choose a recent security breach (within the last 2 years) that has had a significant impact on an organization or industry. 2. Research the breach thoroughly, using reputable sources such as news articles, reports from cybersecurity firms, and official statements from the affected organization. 3. Prepare a presentation that includes the following information: * A brief overview of the breach, including the type of attack, the date it occurred, and the organization affected. * An analysis of the breach's causes, including any vulnerabilities or weaknesses that were exploited. * A discussion of the breach's consequences, including any financial losses, reputational damage, or impact on customers. * Lessons learned from the breach, including any security measures that could have prevented it and any recommendations for organizations to avoid similar breaches. 4. Present your findings in a clear, concise, and engaging manner, using visual aids such as slides, diagrams, or charts. **Recent Security Breach Case Studies:** Here are a few examples of recent security breaches that you could research: * **Colonial Pipeline Breach (2021)**: A ransomware attack on the Colonial Pipeline Company, one of the largest fuel pipelines in the United States, resulted in widespread fuel shortages and disruptions to critical infrastructure. * **SolarWinds Breach (2020)**: A sophisticated hacking campaign targeting the SolarWinds Orion software platform affected multiple government agencies and private companies, including Microsoft, Intel, and Cisco. * **Capital One Breach (2019)**: A vulnerability in Capital One's cloud infrastructure led to the theft of sensitive data from over 100 million customers, including credit card numbers, addresses, and social security numbers. **Tips and Resources:** * When researching the breach, look for reports from reputable sources such as cybersecurity firms, government agencies, and news organizations. Some recommended sources include: + Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA): [https://www.cisa.gov](https://www.cisa.gov) + SANS Institute: [https://www.sans.org](https://www.sans.org) + Verizon Data Breach Investigations Report (DBIR): [https://enterprise.verizon.com/en-us/resources/reports/dbir/](https://enterprise.verizon.com/en-us/resources/reports/dbir/) * When analyzing the breach, consider the following factors: + Technical causes: What vulnerabilities or weaknesses were exploited? + Human factors: Were there any mistakes or oversights made by employees or contractors? + Organizational factors: Were there any systemic or cultural issues that contributed to the breach? * When presenting your findings, use clear, concise language and avoid technical jargon. Focus on communicating the key points and lessons learned. **After completing this lab topic, you should be able to:** * Research and analyze a recent security breach case study * Identify the causes and consequences of the breach * Draw lessons learned from the breach and recommend security measures to prevent similar breaches * Communicate complex technical information in a clear, concise manner **Leave a comment or ask for help if you need clarification on any of the instructions or have questions about the lab topic. There are no other discussion boards.** In the next topic, we will cover the CIA Triad: Confidentiality, Integrity, Availability, a fundamental concept in security principles.